Reborn as Tycoon's Wife in the Countryside-Chapter 494 - 396 First Watch_2

"Everyone says you’re incredibly thorough, and now I see it’s true," Xiaofeng said to Men Chao with some helplessness. "Actually, with your abilities, it would be possible for you to take over the Xu Family’s power. After all, Old Xu has aged, and many things are beyond him now. His son is not very useful, and his grandson is too young to handle affairs. In the past, if you had wanted to take over the Xu Family’s business, it might have seemed a bit improper, but now it’s different, isn’t it? You’re now the husband of Miss Xu, the son-in-law of Old Xu, so whatever you do has a lot more legitimacy. Don’t you think?"

"The Gu Family’s Young Madam’s ability to sway people isn’t bad, you’re trying to sway me to join hands with the Gu Family, then replace Old Xu, and let me take the position of the Xu Family Head myself."

"I think it’s a very good idea, don’t you?" Xiaofeng looked at him with keen interest. "Men Chao, I believe you are a smart man too. The day Old Xu trusts you is the day he’ll start watching you."

"You’re thinking too much. There won’t be such a day. Old Xu gave me my life, and in this lifetime, my life is his. He can take it back whenever he wants."

"You speak so boldly," Xiaofeng mocked with a laugh.

"Not as much as you, Gu Family’s Young Madam." Men Chao checked the time. "Gu Family’s Young Madam, think about it carefully, whether to continue with this wedding or not, after all, they will be here in two days."

As he was about to leave, Xiaofeng suddenly asked, "The fire that happened during my delivery, was it related to the Xu Family?"

Men Chao looked at her, lips pressed tight, speechless. "What do you think?"

Xiaofeng watched him until he left without saying another word.

Who else could have caused that fire, if not the Xu Family?

Of course, now is not the time to delve into that fire. For her, the safety of her father and the others is more important.

From Men Chao’s expression, that woman named Lili must be quite capable; otherwise, Men Chao wouldn’t be so confident.

Canceling the wedding will definitely arouse Ye Cheng’s suspicions, so the wedding will definitely go ahead as planned. Whether the bride will appear is an unknown.

Not letting her father come will only buy a day or two at most and won’t solve the fundamental problem unless she deals with the woman named Lili.

Xiaofeng closed her eyes, feeling somewhat conflicted as she left the coffee shop. She casually hailed a trishaw, heading back to University Town.

The trishaw driver was an enthusiastic old man with a loud voice who started chatting as soon as Xiaofeng got on. "Miss, this must be your first time on a trishaw, isn’t it?"

Xiaofeng nodded, "Yes, it’s my first time. Is there a difference between the first and many times?"

"Of course, after riding a few times, you should start haggling with me." He wiped the sweat from his brow with a towel.

Xiaofeng smiled, "Is your trishaw more expensive than others, or do you generally ask for higher fares?"

Fleecing tourists, an age-old practice. Perhaps she encountered one today.

Hearing Xiaofeng’s comment, the old man laughed heartily. "Miss, you’ve got that wrong. We Imperial Capital folks are honest. One is one, two is two. Fleecing tourists is rather rare here." He couldn’t guarantee no one did it, but most people were honest.

"Old man, how long have you been driving a trishaw?"

"I did it when I was young, and then I made some money hustling abroad with friends. Later, I got scared of losing it all and quit. Now, I live off bank interest and drive the trishaw for some activity. Life is quite good," he said, wiping his brow again.

She couldn’t have guessed—the simple old man she randomly hailed used to be one of the many people living off bank interest in the ’90s.

Bank interest rates were extremely high in the ’90s. Many people simply lived off the interest from their bank deposits. This trishaw driver must have been one of them, with significant savings accrued, withdrawing considerable sums each month, presenting a simple front while engaging in the most basic physical labor.

Unless he spoke of it, you might think he struggled for a living at the bottom, while in reality, the interest he garnered might take years for you to earn.

"Old man, you folks are not easy, having money yet still willing to do such hard work. Most people would probably disdain it."

"I don’t know about other places, but we Imperial Capital folks prefer hardship to comfort, especially at my age. I drive the trishaw when I’m busy, bird-watch in my free time, have tea with friends—this is the lifestyle. As for striving, I’m past the age for that. Now, I just seek stability."

That’s why he stopped hustling early on, aiming for stability without taking any more risks.

While having money, he deposited it in the bank and then went back to doing what he enjoyed.

"Sometimes I really admire you guys."

Everyone leads a different life, so naturally, Xiaofeng couldn’t judge the old man’s lifestyle: "Sometimes it’s better to be an ordinary person, without so many calculations."

If it were an ordinary family, there wouldn’t be such deadly scheming—definitely not.

"Ordinary people don’t value benefits as much and naturally don’t quibble over them. Once a family grows large, everything revolves around interests. There’s more to consider, and naturally, the scheming among people increases."

In the end, it’s all the trouble caused by interests and power.

After getting off in University Town, Xiaofeng paid the fare, and first made a round in the shop.

It had to be said, Manman’s business ability was indeed good. Since Manman took over, Xiaofeng had been much more relaxed, just needing to check in daily.

Back at her residence, Yu Ma had just returned from the outside with the children, and as usual, Ye Fei escorted them with two young men, one on each side.

Although she had seen this scene many times before, each time Xiaofeng couldn’t help but twitch at the corner of her mouth.

"Ye Fei, you didn’t join your young master on his errand?" Judging by Ye Cheng’s appearance, it seemed urgent, yet Ye Fei was still here.

"Young Madam, my mission is to protect the two treasures. At least where the young master is, there are plenty of people, they won’t miss me."

"At first, I really thought you were just a truck driver, but it turns out you’re one of Ye Cheng’s men." Xiaofeng exclaimed.

"While the young master practices medicine there, we naturally have to change our identities to stay close to him, don’t we?"

"That’s true."

Dabao and Erbao were very excited to see Xiaofeng, waving their little hands to be picked up.

Xiaofeng picked up one with each hand and subconsciously asked Ye Fei, "Is there someone called what’s-her-name with Men Chao?"

"Yin Li, does Young Madam want to investigate her?"

"What’s her background?"

"She was originally with Men Chao in the same orphanage, and they were both selected to be with Elder Xu. Now, they are the most trusted people of Elder Xu. Men Chao has strategies, and Yin Li is skilled in martial arts and disguise. Over the years, it is precisely because of this pair of aides that the Xu Family has remained unharmed."

It’s no wonder Men Chao was so confident given the opponent’s capability.

Taking the children, she went upstairs early.

After bolting the door, she tossed Erbao into the space and lay on the bed herself, thinking about how to deal with this situation.

If she left Ye Cheng, what would happen to his illness?

If she didn’t leave, her father would certainly be in danger.

And from today’s conversation, it was clear that if she seemed unwilling to leave, the other party would certainly find a way to make her leave.

It wasn’t a negotiation with her today; it was merely an announcement. Whatever they planned, they would proceed regardless.

No, the pressing matter was to find a way to cure Ye Cheng’s illness.

As long as Ye Cheng’s illness was cured, whether she stayed or left, she would feel at ease.

To cure Ye Cheng’s illness, where would she find umbilical cord blood, and when could she find the Blood Vine—it was also an unknown.

Thinking this, she entered the space.

She had to see if there was anything else that could replace the umbilical cord blood.